Understanding and Applying the GHS-/CLP-Criteria for Classification and Labelling

web-seminar
The web-seminar takes place in 2 training units on 2 consecutive days including breaks.

Please note that we also offer this training course face to face. You can register for this training course here.

Your benefit

The aim of this training session is to inform you in depth about the principles of classification and labelling in accordance with GHS / CLP and to practise this in a workshop using representative examples (substances and mixtures).

Content

  • Presentation of the classification/labelling elements 
  • Overview of the global implementation of UN-GHS 
  • The building block approach in UN-GHS 
  • Comparison of UN-GHS and EU-GHS (CLP) 
  • Harmonised classification (Appendix VI of CLP) 
  • Application of the CLP criteria for classification of health and environmental hazards with regard to substances 
  • Procedure when classifying mixtures with regard to health and environmental hazards 
  • Applying additivity formulas and summation method for classification of mixtures 
  • Usage of generic and specific concentration limits for classification of mixtures 

Details

Target audience
Hazardous material officers, environment officers, technical management, environment, health and safety (EHS) experts, health and safety officers, substance coordinators, training personnel for hazardous substance management, staff responsible from the chemicals and metalworking industries, for example.
Language
German and English, cf. Date
Language of training material
English
Requirements
Basic knowledge of the GHS or CLP Regulation is recommended.